appendage
1 use
Each injured an appendage in the game.
appendage = an external body part (such as an arm) that projects from the body
Definition
Generally appendage means:an external body part (such as an arm) that projects from the body; or any part that is joined to something larger
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Book | 1 use |
Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 6 |
apprentice
6 uses
She is a carpenter's apprentice.
apprentice = one who works for an expert to learn a trade
Definition
Generally apprentice means:one who works for an expert to learn a trade; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work
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Book | 6 uses |
Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 14 |
bona fide
1 use
Members pledge not to willfully disclose magic secrets to anyone who is not a bona fide student of magic.
bona fide = genuine
Definition
Generally bona fide means:real (genuine, true, or sincere)
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Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 26 |
cavort
1 use
The puppies cavorted in the basket.
cavorted = played in a lively, unrestrained manner
Definition
Generally cavort means:to play in a lively, unrestrained manner — typically with someone — sometimes implying sexual play
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Book | 1 use |
Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 7 |
compelling
5 uses
The evidence is compelling.
compelling = very interesting; or convincing
Definition
Generally compelling means:very interesting; or convincing — possibly leading to action
or more rarely: a force for action
or more rarely: a force for action
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Book | 5 uses |
Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 12 |
contingency
5 uses
I was prepared for that contingency.
contingency = something that might happen
Definition
Generally contingency means:something that might happen — especially something that it is hoped will not happen
or more rarely:
something available in case of an event — especially an event that it is hoped will not occur
or more rarely:
something available in case of an event — especially an event that it is hoped will not occur
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Book | 5 uses |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 13 |
encumber
1 use
Digital distribution is encumbered by old copyright law.
encumbered = hindered (made more difficult)
Definition
Generally encumber means:hinder (make more difficult, or less valuable, hold back, or weigh down)
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Book | 1 use |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 20 |
flippant
1 use
Her response is entertaining, but the question deserves a less flippant answer.
flippant = having an inappropriate lack of seriousness
Definition
Generally flippant means:showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
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Book | 1 use |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 34 |
fluctuate
1 use
"I'm not overweight. I fluctuate between chubby and curvy."
fluctuate = alternately increase and decrease in quantity
Definition
Generally fluctuate means:to alternately increase and decrease in quantity
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 10 |
increment
1 use
Bidding starts at $100 with minimum increments of $10.
increments = increases
Definition
Generally increment means:one of a series of increases; or the amount of an increase — especially in small, consistent amounts
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Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 22 |
indulge
3 uses
She indulges her children more than is good for them.
indulges = allows them to get their way (gives into their desire)
Definition
Generally indulge means:to give into a desire or enjoy something — especially in excess of what is thought good—such as a desire to eat too much cake, or be too lazy
or:
to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
or:
to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
Word Statistics
Book | 3 uses |
Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 1000 |
1st use | Chapter 30 |
latent
1 use
She is unschooled, but I think she has latent talent as an engineer.
latent = potentially existing but not presently active
Definition
Generally latent means:potentially existing but not presently evident or active
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Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 31 |
malicious
3 uses
I am not interested in hearing malicious gossip.
malicious = evil; or made with the intent to make others suffer
Definition
Generally malicious means:wanting to see others suffer; or threatening evil
Word Statistics
Book | 3 uses |
Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 35 |
omniscient
1 use
She believes God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.
omniscient = all-knowing; i.e., to know everything
Definition
Generally omniscient means:all-knowing (to know everything)
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Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 35 |
perceptive
1 use
She made a perceptive observation.
perceptive = of something noticed that many people might have missed
Definition
Generally perceptive means:to be better at noticing or realizing things than most people
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 1000 |
1st use | Chapter 34 |
serrated
1 use
I prefer a serrated edge when slicing a tomato.
serrated = having points along the edge like a saw
Definition
Generally serrated means:having points along the edge — like a saw, some knives, and some leaves
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Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Pro. |
subsequent
1 use
Her guess was proven right by subsequent developments.
subsequent = following
Definition
Generally subsequent means:following something else
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 500 |
1st use | Chapter 18 |
surreal
6 uses
It was as irrational and surreal as a dream.
surreal = characterized by fantastic imagery and combinations of things and events that don't go together
Definition
Generally surreal means:characterized by fantastic imagery, or combinations of things and events that don't go together
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Book | 6 uses |
Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 1 |
ubiquitous
1 use
We are all familiar with the company's ubiquitous advertisements.
ubiquitous = found everywhere all the time
Definition
Generally ubiquitous means:being present everywhere or all the time
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 1000 |
1st use | Chapter 15 |
ungainly
1 use
The ungainly, tilt-rotor aircraft is shockingly expensive.
ungainly = lacking grace in movement or appearance
Definition
Generally ungainly means:lacking grace in movement or appearance; or difficult to handle or manage — especially because of shape
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Book | 1 use |
Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 29 |